54  S-Class 
 
If experiencing this problem…  Try this Corrective Action… 
 
The printer does not print 
formats sent from the host, but 
the Fault Indicator remains off: 
 
 
•  The parser mode may not match the 
software (language) being used.  Print a 
Configuration Label to check the 
detected parser mode setting (see 
Section 3.4.1) or see Section 5.1 for 
more information. See Section 4.3 to 
reconfigure the setting. 
 
•  The communication parameters between 
the printer and host may not match; 
reconfigure, see Section 4.3.1. 
 
•  The interface connection may be faulty 
or the cable may be incorrect or faulty; 
check the connections and see Appendix 
C for cable requirements. 
 
•  The printer may be in ‘hex dump mode’ 
(see Section 5.1); cycle the printer 
power ‘Off’ and ‘On’. 
 
 
Erratic print (strange characters 
instead of ticket formats are 
printed): 
 
 
•  The printer may be in ‘hex dump 
mode’; see Section 5.1. 
 
•  If using the serial interface port, check 
the host and printer communications 
settings; see Section 3.4.1.  
 
 
The cutter fails to cut, but the 
Fault Indicator remains off: 
 
 
 
First verify the cutter has been detected by 
printing a Configuration Ticket; see 
Section 3.5.1. If the cutter has not been 
detected, call for service; otherwise, 
verify that the cut function has been 
selected in the software program.